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The prospects of the 23-year-old gaining the level required to play in the summer remain bright, according to his national team boss

Giroud explains Chelsea choice and how Aubameyang forced Arsenal exit

The France international left the Gunners on transfer deadline day, with the decision taken to cross London rather than head for Borussia Dortmund

Giroud explains Chelsea choice and how Aubameyang forced Arsenal exit

The France international left the Gunners on transfer deadline day, with the decision taken to cross London rather than head for Borussia Dortmund

Giroud explains Chelsea choice and how Aubameyang forced Arsenal exit

The France international left the Gunners on transfer deadline day, with the decision taken to cross London rather than head for Borussia Dortmund

Boost for Man Utd as Pogba and Ibrahimovic both train ahead of Sevilla tie

The France international midfielder missed the win over Huddersfield due to illness, while Ibrahimovic has been absent since December

'We would have had fewer problems with BBC' - Betis boss disappointed about Benzema benching

The France forward started on the bench as Real Madrid won 5-3 on Sunday, but Quique Setien would have preferred him from the start

Thauvin scores again as 3rd-placed Marseille beats Bordeaux

Marseille's Florian Thauvin, right, celebrates with supporters and his teammates after scoring, during the League One soccer match between Marseille and Bordeaux, at the Velodrome stadium, in Marseille, southern France, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)

Thauvin scores again as 3rd-placed Marseille beats Bordeaux

Marseille's Florian Thauvin, celebrates after scoring, during the League One soccer match between Marseille and Bordeaux, at the Velodrome stadium, in Marseille, southern France, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)

Marseille's Valere Germain, left, challenges for the ball with Bordeaux's Lukas Lerager, during the League One soccer match between Marseille and Bordeaux, at the Velodrome stadium, in Marseille, southern France, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)

Florian Thauvin is hoping to force his way into the France World Cup squad

Florian Thauvin is hoping to force his way into the France World Cup squad

Florian Thauvin is hoping to force his way into the France World Cup squad

Florian Thauvin is hoping to force his way into the France World Cup squad (AFP Photo/ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT)

Paris Saint-Germain's Edinson Cavani (2-R) celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal during the French Ligue 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE

Paris Saint-Germain's Edinson Cavani (2-R) celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal during the French Ligue 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE

Paris Saint Germain's Neymar Jr. celebrates after scoring a goal during the French League 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE

Paris Saint Germain's Neymar Jr. celebrates after scoring a goal during the French League 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE

Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko faces a battle to make France's World Cup squad

Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko faces a battle to make France's World Cup squad

Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko faces a battle to make France's World Cup squad

PSG's Angel Di Maria celebrates his goal against Strasbourg during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Strasbourg, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

PSG returns to French league comfort zone with 5-2 home win

PSG's Neymar celebrates his goal against Strasbourg during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Strasbourg, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

PSG returns to French league comfort zone with 5-2 home win

PSG's Neymar runs with the ball to score a goal against Strasbourg during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Strasbourg, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

PSG returns to French league comfort zone with 5-2 home win

PSG's Edinson Cavani celebrates his goal during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Strasbourg, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

PSG returns to French league comfort zone with 5-2 home win

PSG's Neymar hugs teammates after Angel Di Maria scores a goal against Strasbourg during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Strasbourg, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

PSG returns to French league comfort zone with 5-2 home win

PSG's Neymar celebrates his goal against Strasbourg with Angel Di Maria during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Strasbourg, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Paris Saint Germain's Neymar Jr. (R) in action against Strasbourg's goalkeeper Alexandre Oukidja during the French League 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE

Paris Saint Germain's Neymar Jr. (R) in action against Strasbourg's goalkeeper Alexandre Oukidja during the French League 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE

Paris Saint Germain's Neymar Jr. (R) in action against Strasbourg's Dimitri Foulquier during the French League 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE

Paris Saint Germain's Neymar Jr. (R) in action against Strasbourg's Dimitri Foulquier during the French League 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE

Paris Saint-Germain's Edinson Cavani celebrates after scoring the 4-2 lead during the French Ligue 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Racing Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE

Paris Saint-Germain's Edinson Cavani celebrates after scoring the 4-2 lead during the French Ligue 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Racing Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE

Paris Saint Germain's Neymar Jr. (R) in action against Strasbourg's Dimitri Foulquier during the French League 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE

Paris Saint Germain's Neymar Jr. (R) in action against Strasbourg's Dimitri Foulquier during the French League 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE

Paris Saint Germain's Neymar Jr. (R) in action against Strasbourg's goalkeeper Alexandre Oukidja during the French League 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE

Paris Saint Germain's Neymar Jr. (R) in action against Strasbourg's goalkeeper Alexandre Oukidja during the French League 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE

Paris Saint-Germain's Edinson Cavani celebrates after scoring the 4-2 lead during the French Ligue 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Racing Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE

Paris Saint-Germain's Edinson Cavani celebrates after scoring the 4-2 lead during the French Ligue 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Racing Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE

Paris Saint-Germain's Edinson Cavani celebrates after scoring the 4-2 lead during the French Ligue 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Racing Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE

Paris Saint-Germain's Edinson Cavani celebrates after scoring the 4-2 lead during the French Ligue 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Racing Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE

Paris Saint Germain's Neymar Jr. (R) in action against Strasbourg's Dimitri Foulquier during the French League 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE

Paris Saint Germain's Neymar Jr. (R) in action against Strasbourg's Dimitri Foulquier during the French League 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE

Paris Saint Germain's Neymar Jr. (R) in action against Strasbourg's goalkeeper Alexandre Oukidja during the French League 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE

Paris Saint Germain's Neymar Jr. (R) in action against Strasbourg's goalkeeper Alexandre Oukidja during the French League 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. EFE